Wintzell's Oyster House to open in Cahaba Heights

Wintzell's Oyster House will open a location in Cahaba Heights, possibly as early as next month.

Frank Hall, CEO of Hallmark Hospitality, said the restaurant is expected to open within three weeks in the former Fresco Mexican Moderna space in Heights Village, 3144 Village Circle in Cahaba Heights.

"We feel like we will be a perfect fit for the Cahaba Heights area and look forward to being a part of the community," Hall said.

Hall said that there was very little work to do in the space and that the company planned to start hiring immediately in order to open by mid-October.

Bob Donlon, the president of Wintzell's Franchise Company, said he is "excited to have Hallmark opening a Wintzell's in the Vestavia Hills market."

The Cahaba Heights location will feature an oyster bar as well as a patio dining area.

The original Mobile Wintzell's location has been open for over eighty years and initially began as a small, six-stool oyster bar. Since then, the restaurant and brand have grown to seven locations open in Alabama.

Hall most recently served as vice president of operations for Wintzell's before forming Hallmark Hospitality in late 2017.